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A Southgate woman who is passionate about providing community service is the new executive director of the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry in Taylor. Stephanie McNees, who has deep roots in the Downriver area, was appointed to guide Michigan’s largest client-choice pantry, which provides more than 1.6 million pounds of food annually to people in Southgate and six other communities in the region. The appointment by the Fish & Loaves Board of Directors was effective March 28. The non-secular, faith-based pantry is located at 25670 Northline Road. McNees is a nonprofit professional with experience in economic
development and senior citizen services. She has years of community service ranging from addressing food insecurity issues as a field team leader in AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps in Denver to serving as director of the City of Southgate Downtown Development Authority to her most recent position as supervisor of senior services in Northville Township. A graduate of Michigan State University, McNees grew up in Southgate, was an honor roll student and played three high school sports at Southgate Anderson. For years, she has coached volleyball in the community and is a member of both the Rotary Club of Southgate and the board of directors of the Downriver Family YMCA, also in Southgate. “This new opportunity with Fish &
Loaves allows me to directly give back and connect with my community,” McNees said. “Downriver is a wonderful area that I know well. I grew up McNees in Southgate and my family and friends are here. I am excited to be back to lead Fish & Loaves and help the organization continue this important service.” McNees said she was drawn to the client-choice element of Fish & Loaves, which serves families in need of either emergency or long-term food assistance. “Client choice offers people in need a dignified way to get help,” McNees said. “When people can choose for themselves, as anyone would SEE SERVING, PAGE 3
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